Russian forces have launched a strike against a shopping center in the Rivne region, leaving three people injured, according to Oleksandr Koval, Head of the Rivne Regional State Administration, who confirmed that specialized services are operating at the scene.
Aftermath of the Attack and Condition of the Injured
According to preliminary data from the regional administration, three individuals sustained injuries in the hostile attack. Two of the victims were promptly hospitalized in medical facilities to receive necessary care, while another received assistance at the scene.
Due to the impact and subsequent fire near the shopping center, combustion products are actively spreading. Local authorities have urged residents of nearby residential buildings to keep their windows firmly closed for safety reasons.
Situation in the Region and Parallel Incidents
Rivne Regional State Administration Head Oleksandr Koval is personally at the scene alongside State Emergency Service units and other emergency crews, coordinating the cleanup of the strike's aftermath. Firefighting teams continue to battle the fire and heavy smoke.
This attack in the Rivne region follows a series of strikes targeting retail and warehouse infrastructure in neighboring regions. Specifically, similar strikes previously hit a shopping center in Kovel, Volyn region, causing damage to warehouse buildings, as well as the 'Oldi' hypermarket in Zhytomyr, which suspended operations following the impact.
Security Measures and Further Actions
Emergency services continue to inspect the shopping center area and assess the scale of destruction. Experts emphasize the importance of following civil defense recommendations amid heavy smoke and potential repeated air raid alerts.
